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h-index: 22
Works: 72
Citations: 1,845

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Proline Alleviates Abiotic Stress Induced Oxidative Stress in Plants
Faisal Zulfiqar, M. Ashraf
2022Journal of Plant Growth Regulation294 citations
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Exogenously applied selenium reduces oxidative stress and induces heat tolerance in spring wheat.
Muhammad Iqbal, I. Hussain, Hena Liaqat, M. Ashraf +2 more
2015Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB134 citations
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Impact of foliar application of syringic acid on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) under heavy metal stress-insights into nutrient uptake, redox homeostasis, oxidative stress, and antioxidant defense
Jing Ma, M. Saleem, B. Ali, R. Rasheed +11 more
2022Frontiers in Plant Science105 citations Open access
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Exogenously applied zinc and copper mitigate salinity effect in maize (Zea mays L.) by improving key physiological and biochemical attributes
Muhammad Iqbal, R. Rasheed, M. Ashraf, M. Ashraf +1 more
2018Environmental science and pollution research international95 citations
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Growth stage-based modulation in antioxidant defense system and proline accumulation in two hexaploid wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars differing in salinity tolerance
M. Ashraf, M. Ashraf, M. Shahbaz
201290 citations
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Silicon Enhances Morpho–Physio–Biochemical Responses in Arsenic Stressed Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) by Minimizing Its Uptake
M. Saleem, M. F. B. Mfarrej, Aishah Alatawi, S. Mumtaz +6 more
2022Journal of Plant Growth Regulation82 citations
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Organic chelants-mediated enhanced lead (Pb) uptake and accumulation is associated with higher activity of enzymatic antioxidants in spinach (Spinacea oleracea L.).
Imran Khan, Muhammad Iqbal, M. Y. Ashraf, M. Ashraf +1 more
2016Journal of Hazardous Materials76 citations
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Choline Chloride Mediates Chromium Tolerance in Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) by Restricting its Uptake in Relation to Morpho-physio-biochemical Attributes
I. Hussain, M. Saleem, S. Mumtaz, R. Rasheed +8 more
2021Journal of Plant Growth Regulation73 citations
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Effect of Metals or Trace Elements on Wheat Growth and Its Remediation in Contaminated Soil
I. Hussain, Sunnia Afzal, M. Ashraf, R. Rasheed +4 more
2022Journal of Plant Growth Regulation72 citations
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Effects of exogenous taurine on growth, photosynthesis, oxidative stress, antioxidant enzymes and nutrient accumulation by Trifolium alexandrinum plants under manganese stress.
Arslan Hafeez, R. Rasheed, M. Ashraf, Muhammad Rizwan +1 more
2022Chemosphere50 citations
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Effect of exogenous taurine on pea (Pisum sativum L.) plants under salinity and iron deficiency stress.
M. Ashraf, R. Rasheed, M. Rizwan, I. Hussain +5 more
2023Environmental Research47 citations
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Alleviating effects of salicylic acid spray on stage-based growth and antioxidative defense system in two drought-stressed rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivars
Asma, I. Hussain, M. Ashraf, M. Saleem +10 more
2023Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences44 citations Open access
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Exogenous Coumarin Decreases Phytotoxic Effects of Manganese by Regulating Ascorbate–Glutathione Cycle and Glyoxalase System to Improve Photosynthesis and Nutrient Acquisition in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)
Mudassir Iqbal Shad, M. Ashraf, R. Rasheed, I. Hussain +1 more
2022Journal of soil science and plant nutrition43 citations
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Promotion of Growth and Physiological Characteristics in Water-Stressed Triticum aestivum in Relation to Foliar-Application of Salicylic Acid
A. Parveen, M. Ashraf, I. Hussain, S. Perveen +8 more
2021Water41 citations Open access
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Hydrogen sulphide and nitric oxide mitigate the negative impacts of waterlogging stress on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.).
M. F. B. Mfarrej, X. Wang, M. Saleem, I. Hussain +5 more
2021Plant biology40 citations
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Allantoin alleviates chromium phytotoxic effects on wheat by regulating osmolyte accumulation, secondary metabolism, ROS homeostasis and nutrient acquisition.
Rizwan Alam, R. Rasheed, M. Ashraf, I. Hussain +1 more
2023Journal of Hazardous Materials39 citations
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Interactive Effects of Soil and Foliar-Applied Nanobiochar on Growth, Metabolites, and Nutrient Composition in Daucus carota
Habiba Khaliq, S. Anwar, Fahad Shafiq, M. Ashraf +3 more
2022Journal of Plant Growth Regulation39 citations
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Microbial-assisted alleviation of chromium toxicity in plants: a critical review
Freeha Fatima Qureshi, M. Ashraf, R. Rasheed, Iqbal Hussain +3 more
2024Plant Stress37 citations Open access
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Growth stage-based modulation in physiological and biochemical attributes of two genetically diverse wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars grown in salinized hydroponic culture
M. Ashraf, M. Ashraf
2016Environmental science and pollution research international33 citations
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Exogenous Application of Silicon and Zinc Attenuates Drought Tolerance in Eruca sativa L. Through Increasing Chlorophyll Pigments, Osmoprotectants, and Modulating Defense Mechanisms
Iqbal Hussain, Atif Ayub, Airish Nayab, M. Ashraf +5 more
2023Journal of Plant Growth Regulation29 citations
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Effect of hesperidin on growth, photosynthesis, antioxidant systems and uptake of cadmium, copper, chromium and zinc by Celosia argentea plants.
Mazhar Hussain, Arslan Hafeez, Arwa A. Al-Huqail, I. Alsudays +5 more
2024Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB28 citations
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Insights into trehalose mediated physiological and biochemical mechanisms in Zea mays L. under chromium stress
Sadia Zafar, I. Khan, M. Ashraf, M. Zafar +4 more
2024BMC Plant Biology25 citations Open access
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Foliar application of selenium increases fertility and grain yield in bread wheat under contrasting water availability regimes
Iram Shahzadi, Muhammad Iqbal, R. Rasheed, M. Ashraf +2 more
2017Acta Physiologiae Plantarum22 citations
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Evaluation of Physio-Morphological and Biochemical Responses for Salt Tolerance in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Cultivars
M. Ashraf, Arslan Hafeez, R. Rasheed, I. Hussain +3 more
2023Journal of Plant Growth Regulation19 citations
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Effect of exogenous taurine on growth, oxidative defense, and nickel (Ni) uptake in canola (Brassica napus L.) under Ni stress
M. Ashraf, Arslan Hafeez, R. Rasheed, Iqbal Hussain +3 more
2023Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants19 citations Open access
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Exogenous Myo-inositol Weakens Salinity Effects by Improving Photosynthesis, ROS Homeostasis, Osmotic Adjustment, and Nutrient Acquisition in Maize (Zea mays L.)
Naheed Fatima, M. Ashraf, R. Rasheed, Mudassir Iqbal Shad +1 more
2024Journal of Plant Growth Regulation18 citations
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Taurine protected Trifolium alexandrinum L. plants from damages of individual and interactive effects of chromium and drought stress
M. Ashraf, R. Rasheed, I. Hussain, Mudassir Iqbal Shad +1 more
2023Acta Physiologiae Plantarum18 citations
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Fullerenol [60] Nano-cages for Protection of Crops Against Oxidative Stress: A Critical Review
Fahad Shafiq, M. Iqbal, S. Raza, N. Akram +1 more
2022Journal of Plant Growth Regulation18 citations
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Seed Pre-treatment with Polyhydroxy Fullerene Nanoparticles Confer Salt Tolerance in Wheat Through Upregulation of H2O2 Neutralizing Enzymes and Phosphorus Uptake
Fahad Shafiq, Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Ali, M. Ashraf
2019Journal of soil science and plant nutrition17 citations Open access
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Nitric Oxide and Hydrogen Peroxide Coordinate to Improve Photosynthesis, Oxidative Defense, Osmoregulation, and Ions Homeostasis in Pea (Pisum sativum L.) Under Drought
Muhammad Kamran Afzal, Noman Habib, M. Ashraf, Qasim Ali +1 more
2025Journal of soil science and plant nutrition12 citations
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Taurine Enervates Nickel Stress in Lagenaria siceraria by regulating Redox Balance, Methylglyoxal Detoxification, H2S Production, and Nickel Uptake
Arslan Hafeez, R. Rasheed, M. Rizwan, Noman Habib +4 more
2024Journal of soil science and plant nutrition12 citations
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Seed Priming with Taurine Debilitates Copper Phytotoxic Effects by Maintaining Redox Balance, Ions Homeostasis and Photosynthetic Efficiency in Canola (Brassica napus L.)
S. Zafar, R. Rasheed, Umer Farooq, M. Ashraf +4 more
2024Journal of soil science and plant nutrition12 citations
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The Interactive Effect of Selenium and Farmyard Manure on Soil Microbial Activities, Yield and Selenium Accumulation by Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Grains
M. Khalid, Muhammad Imran, M. Aslam, M. Ashraf
2021Journal of Plant Growth Regulation11 citations
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Taurine priming improves redox balance, osmotic adjustment, and nutrient acquisition to lessen phytotoxic effects of neutral and alkaline salts on pea (Pisum sativum L.)
Umer Farooq, Ayesha Rehman, M. Ashraf, R. Rasheed +3 more
2025Plant Signalling & Behavior10 citations Open access
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Taurine decreases arsenic and microplastic toxicity in broccoli (Brassica oleracea L.) through functional and microstructural alterations
Shahar Yar, M. Ashraf, R. Rasheed, Umer Farooq +4 more
2025Biometals10 citations
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Pervasive influence of heavy metals on metabolic pathways is potentially relieved by hesperidin to enhance the phytoremediation efficiency of Bassia scoparia
Mazhar Hussain, Arslan Hafeez, M. Rizwan, R. Rasheed +5 more
2024Environmental science and pollution research international9 citations
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Thiamine Regulated Osmolyte Accumulation, Nutrient Acquisition, and ROS Metabolism to Lessen Salinity Effects on Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Sunaira Urooj, R. Rasheed, M. Ashraf, Shafaqat Ali +1 more
2024Journal of soil science and plant nutrition9 citations
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Exploring Synergistic Effects of Pantoea agglomerans BCH-1 and Bacillus pseudomycoides BCH-3 To Enhance Maize Adaptations Under Drought Condition
Anam Tariq, Md Salman, M. Ashraf, S. Bukhari +1 more
2025Journal of soil science and plant nutrition8 citations
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Taurine regulates osmolyte accumulation, secondary metabolism, redox balance and ion homeostasis dysregulation induced by hexavalent chromium In chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)
Asif. Habib, Umer Farooq, R. Rasheed, M. Ashraf +3 more
2025Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science8 citations Open access
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Soil Biochar Ameliorates Salinity Stress and Improves Nutrient Uptake, Biomass Production and Physiochemical Parameters in Sunflower
R. Rasheed, A. Parveen, Muhammad Riaz, M. Arif +4 more
2025International Journal of Agriculture and Biology8 citations
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Allantoin regulated oxidative defense, secondary metabolism and ions homeostasis in maize (Zea mays L.) under heat stress
Humaira Yasmeen, R. Rasheed, M. Ashraf, S. Zafar +1 more
2024Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants8 citations Open access
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Lead Induced Modulation in Growth, Chlorophyll Pigment, Nutrient Uptake, Antioxidant Enzyme Regulation, Gene Expression and Fruit Quality in two Tomato Cultivars
Z. Afzaal, Iqbal Hussain, M. Ashraf, R. Rasheed +4 more
2020International Journal of Agriculture and Biology8 citations
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Ascorbic Acid and Vanillic Acid Application Alleviate the Lead Toxicity in Lycopersicon esculentum by Modulating Key Biochemical Attributes and Antioxidant Defense Systems
Z. Afzaal, I. Hussain, Mahmood-Ur-Rahman, M. Ashraf +1 more
2023Russian journal of plant physiology7 citations
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Coumarin regulated redox homeostasis to facilitate phytoremediation of saline and alkaline soils by bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.)
Kamila Iram, M. Ashraf, Sobhy M. Ibrahim, R. Rasheed +1 more
2023Environmental science and pollution research international7 citations
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Unveiling the potential of Loigolactobacillus coryniformis BCH-4 to ameliorate drought stress in Zea mays L.
Anam Tariq, Md Salman, M. Ashraf, Muhammad Rizwan Javed +1 more
2025World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology6 citations
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Coumarin and hesperidin lessen oxidative damage by regulating metal sequestration, redox homeostasis, and ionomics in castor bean (Ricinus communis L.) under chromium, copper, and nickel stress
M. Ashraf, R. Rasheed, Shafaqat Ali, S. O. Alomrani +3 more
2025Plant Stress6 citations Open access
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Salicylic Acid and Gemma-Aminobutyric Acid Mediated Regulation of Growth, Metabolites, Antioxidant Defense System and Nutrient Uptake in Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Under Arsenic Stress
M. Nawaz, Iqbal Hussain, Mahmood-ur-Rehman, M. Ashraf +1 more
2024Dose-Response6 citations Open access
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Crosstalk between strigolactones and major hormones in plants under abiotic stresses
Farukh Ameen, Iqbal Hussain, Sunnia Afzal, R. Rasheed +2 more
2025South African Journal of Botany5 citations
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Citrulline Reduces Copper Toxicity in Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) by Modulating Photosynthesis, Osmoregulation, Redox Homeostasis, and Nutrient Relations
Arslan Hafeez, R. Rasheed, M. Ashraf, Iqbal Hussain
2025Journal of soil science and plant nutrition5 citations
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Effect of seed priming by taurine on growth and chromium (Cr) uptake in canola (Brassica napus L.) under Cr stress
M. Ashraf, Sobhy M. Ibrahim, R. Rasheed, M. Rizwan +2 more
2023Environmental science and pollution research international5 citations
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